Technical Officer, Materials Testing Specialist

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. The Employment Equity Act , which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process. City: Vancouver Organizational Unit: Clean Energy Innovation Classification: TO-3 Tenure: Term Duration: up to December 2029 Language Requirements: English Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below. Discover the possible Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2026 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers! As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world. At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC. The role We are looking for a Technical Officer to support the goals of NRC and Clean Energy Innovation (CEI) Research Centre through research and development and application of advanced technologies. You will be working in a team environment with researchers and technical experts in world-class facilities, while sharing our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. The technical officer will provide the technical expertise on techniques/approaches in the fields of mechanical, materials, and electrochemical testing to ensure that project objectives are met in a timely manner. The technical officer will plan and conduct standard tests to determine mechanical, electrochemical and other properties of the materials being tested. The work follows established protocols, but often requires the development of novel methods and modifications to test equipment. The technical officer’s duties include: Participate in the development of new capabilities and apparatuses aimed at addressing gaps in materials assessment under hydrogen exposure conditions and/or other environments. Participation in a wide range of activities relating to the materials testing and evaluation for clean energy using standard techniques and support the development and implementation of new test capabilities. Perform standard tests to determine mechanical properties (tensile strength, ductility, fracture toughness, impact toughness (Charpy), fatigue, etc.) with and without exposure in high pressure hydrogen gas environment and/or other environments. Perform analyses to determine other material properties using a wide variety of analytical tools including, optical and electron microscopy and XRD. Collect, compile and provide mechanical interpretation of data, and prepare and install lab equipmen…

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